CHRISTIANS AND ANGER (CONT’D)
KINDS OF ANGER
There are two types of anger:
1) GODLY, RIGHTEOUS AND HOLY ANGER
2) UNGODLY, UNRIGHTEOUS AND UNHOLY ANGER
1. UNGODLY, UNRIGHTEOUS AND UNHOLY ANGER
Ungodly anger is anger without a cause (Matt 5:22).
It throws its weight around.
It condemns the soul.
It creates havoc in the family.
It breaks up good relationships.
It creates enmity.
It disrupts the flow of good life.
It dislocates the position of the family.
It destroys the peace and joy of the family.
It is selfish, manipulative, deceptive and evilish to cover its own wrongs.
It is sin and sinful before man and God.
It destroys lives including the victims.
Causes Of Unrighteous Anger
Insecurity and jealousy (Gen 4:5 / 1 Sam 18:8)
Doubt and fear (2 Kings 5:12)
Bad news and unfavourable report (2 Chron 16:10)
When demand for respect seems to be ignored (Esther 3:5)
Adversity (Amos 1:11 / Lk 4:28 / 6:11 / Acts 19:28 / James 1:20)
Anger Can Easily Kindle Into Rage
2 Chron 28:9 / Dan 3:19 / Lk 23:5 / John 10:31 / Acts 7:57 / 22:23
Man Forbidden Of Ungodly Anger
The Word of God forbids us of ungodly anger:
a) Cease from anger and forsake wrath (Ps 37:8)
b) Anger makes one foolish (Prov 14:17)
c) Being slow to anger is better than the mighty (Prov 16:32)
d) Our discretion makes us slow to anger (Prov 19:11)
e) Anger rest in the bosom of fools (Eccl 7:9)
f) Unrighteous anger condemns a man (Matt 5:22)
g) Anger does not produce the righteousness of God (James 1:20)
To be continued.
Remain blessed and rapturable,
Yours to reach this generation with the Gospel,
Dr. Daniel O. C.
Senior Pastor
DEEPER LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, SINGAPORE
DLCC Internet Ministry
